New beginning: Billionaire love story (Claire and Alex)
Chapter 122

Chapter 122 Switch ba

Mr. Montgomery was about to respond but was cut of by Sandra as she stood up from her chair with a look of panie crossed her feature.

"What's wrong, Sandra?" Claire arched her brows in confusion

"Un "Sandia hesitate, as if she doesn't want to tell claim.

On the other hand, Clause, doesn't like disruption if there is no appropriate reasoning. She crossed her arms over her chest, annoyance start to emerged within her." Ok, Sandra, bell me what is wrong? We still have a meeting going." "I apologize, but there is something crucial I saw on the news.

"care to tell us what it is about?"

"Um...is about Mr. Robert Robertson."

Claire visibly tensed up at the mention of Robert's name. "What is it about?"

"He, be.." Sandra doesn't seem to have the confidence to tell Claire about the news she saw. As if she is scared seeing her boss reaction. However, Claire couldn't bear the waiting. "For Pete sake, Sandra, just tell!"

"Robert Robertson is working with Venus AMD!" Sandras said so fast that some of them didn't catch it though Claire didn't miss every single word she said.

"Robert Robertson is working with Venus you said?

Sandra nodded her face etched with panic and also feat. "I'm sorry. That is the news that I saw."

One of the stakeholders who saw these interactions couldn't help but intervene. "What is the meaning of this?" he demanded.

Claire ignored it as she asked Sandra for the iPad. She scanned the news thoroughly, re-reading the article from top to bottom, analyzing the word and make sure she doesn't miss every single detail

"Mr. Winston, please contact Robert Jack immediately dialed Robert number, but it went to voicemail. He tried a couple of times, but it is still the same thing.

Mr. Montgomery stood up from the chair and demand Claire for the explanation and so is the other stakeholders.

Claire took a deep breath trying to act calm even though her inside are boming with fire. What Robert did is another level of betrayal.

"I apologize, but it seems that Robert decided to side up with another team."

"What is this news about?"

"Is Robert Robertson really going to Venus?

"Why would he do that?"

"I thought he is loyal to Metacortex.

Question and question being thrown to Claire as they expect answers. Their chatter is getting louder, and it only makes Claire imitated. "Silence!"

Her voice boomed through the room, silencing all of them in a matter of seconds.

"I know all of you are curious with the news and so am LI, myself did not expect this kind of news in the middle of the meeting, I summoned all of you because I wanted to inform you about Robert's dirty doing that in Metacortex collaboration with Hp and also being the snitch that give information to our rival,

claire looked at their eyes one by one. "I wanted Robert to be kick out of this company to prevent further incident like this. But of course, I couldn't just kick him out without discussing it with all of you even if I can do that on my own I want all of you to be involved in Metacortex not just owning the shares and do nothing. 1 am nothing like Robert, I am not a dictator but after finding out about the news of Robert siding with our rival company, will take this matter seriously by kicking him whether all of you like it or not." Claire was drop dead serious with this matter. She has enough of Robert scheme and today she has to make that decision

Jack Winston was the first speak. "I agree with Claire. We couldn't wait any longer knowing Robert is still tied with Metacortex and it can also damage our stock

The stakeholders starting to see the point as they are discussing with one another.

"The three of us agree as we put our trust on you, Claire. It is your choice what you want to do with Robert for the sake of the company and we will not intervene." Claire nodded relief that some of them agreeing with Claire mt with

"I don't know the reason why Robert do such thing especially when he defend Metacortex from you taking over has position. You can do whatever you want him, and we will not intervene either."

The rest decided to agree but one remains as Mr. Montgomery haven't made up his mind. Their eyes tumed to him waiting for his respond. His face looked serious and also disappointed by the news of Robert

Mr. Montgomery was Robert friends same as Pedro Petain. He is disappointed by Robert especially when he defend Robert from Claire taking over But no after hearing the news, he doesn't have an ounce of respect to Robert over this

company

"I don't like you, Claire. I don't or you taking over the company."

The silence was loud as if you could hear the pin drop.

Claire padded. "I know,"

"But I respect what you are going to do for this company. You can do what you want with Robert, and we will not ask you as long as the company is "know some of you dislike me, but you don't have to like me in order to agree with me. I respect all of you for being honest."

is sate,

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After a few more talks about Claire plans and also the evidence regarding Robert, the meeting dismissed. One by one they starting to leave the meeting room. Mr. Montgomery approach Claire. "I know that we didn't start of nicely and I apologize for my behavior. As an elder, I should be wiser, and I did not show it to the young generation."

Her head nod in acknowledgement. "I agree. You were the same as Pedro Petain."

"I know. Aside from all that, I trust Metacortex with you and I want this company to be more successful."

Her lips curl up to a smile. "We have the same vision, Mr. Montgomery."

"I will be leaving, and I expect the follow up for the news."

"Don't you worry. All of you will be inform"

i don't like you"

He turned his heels and headed to the door before glancing at Claire with a small smile on his face. "And I still

A small smirk appeared on her lips as she crossed her arms over her chest. "The teelings mutual, sir."

With that he left the meeting room, Claire, Sandra, and Matthew are the only one left.

"That was unexpected." Said Matthew who watched the Interaction unfold.

"Expect the unexpected "Claire simply answer. "Now all of that are settled, we need to act fast with the Robert situation"

"What do you want to do, Ms. Peterson?"

Before Claire can answer, Jack walked back to the meeting room. A looked of guilt crossed his feature. "I apologize, Claire. I told you earlier that he will be attending and turns out he did not."

"It's okay, Jack. Everything has been settled now and we need to think the future. Let's

Let's not dwell the past,"

Matthew turned to Claire, standing up from the chair. "I have some question. We couldn't just lack Robert out cause he still have his shares in the company. So how do we do it."

Claire pondered for a while. She walked to the windows and looked down at the busy street. She then turned around with a smile on her face. "The contract."